[ɔn ðə spə: ɔv ðə ˈməumənt]
on the spur of the moment如何读
on the spur of the moment是什么意思
凭一时冲动；日不移晷；
on the spur of the moment英英释义
noun
a pointed device secured to a rider's heel and used to urge on the horse
spurs plural [from the acquisition of spurs by a person achieving knighthood] recognition and reward for achievement
won his academic spurs as the holder of a chair in a university—James Mountford
a goad to action : stimulus
something projecting like or suggesting a spur: such as
a projecting root or branch of a tree, shrub, or vine
a stiff sharp spine (as on the wings or legs of a bird or insect)especially: one on a cock's leg
a hollow projecting appendage of a corolla or calyx (as in larkspur or columbine)
bone spur
climbing iron
an angular projection, offshoot, or branch extending out beyond or away from a main body or formationespecially: a ridge or lesser elevation that extends laterally from a mountain or mountain range
a railroad track that branches off from a main line
a reinforcing buttress of masonry in a fortification
verb
transitive verb
to urge (a horse) on with spurs
to incite to action or accelerated growth or development : stimulate
to put spurs on
intransitive verb
to spur one's horse on
on the spur of the moment词源英文解释
Noun Middle English spure, from Old English spura; akin to Old English spurnan to kick — more at spurn >entry 1
The first known use of spur was before the 12th century
on the spur of the moment儿童词典英英释义
spot1 of 3noun
something bad that others know about one : fault
a small area that is different (as in color) from the main part
an area marred or marked (as by dirt)
a small diseased or decayed area on the body surface of a plant or animal spots of chicken pox
spots of rot on a leaf
a small quantity or amount
a particular place a sore spot
a good spot for a picnic
a particular position (as in an organization or on a program)
spotlight entry 1 sense 2
a position usually of difficulty or embarrassment
put someone in a spot
a short broadcast announcement or advertisement
spot2 of 3verb
to mark or become marked with or as if with spots
to single out : identify
spot a friend in a crowd
spot3 of 3adjective
done on the spot
spot coverage of the news
paid upon delivery
spot cash
involving immediate cash payment
the spot market for oil
broadcast between scheduled programs
spot announcements
made from time to time or in a few places or instances
a spot check
surefireadjective
certain to get results
supreme courtnoun
the highest court in a political unit (as the U.S. or one of its states)
spur1 of 2noun
a pointed device fastened to the back of a rider's boot and used to urge a horse on
plural recognition for achievement
something that makes one want to do something : incentive
a stiff sharp pointed part (as a horny spine on the leg of a rooster)
a hollow flower part that sticks out especially on a petal (as of a columbine) or on a sepal (as of a larkspur)
a mass of jagged rock coming out from the side of a mountain
a short section of railway track coming away from the main line
spur2 of 2verb
to urge a horse on with spurs
to move to action : incite, stimulate
on the spur of the moment 例句
1 the threat of losing its only sports franchise was the spur the city council needed to finally do something about the rising crime rate
2 a weak wall that might need a spur
3 The reward spurred them to work harder.
4 Lower interest rates should spur economic growth.
5 He spurred the horse onward.
6 Archaeologists identified one artifact as an iron shoe spur from at least 300 years ago.
7 Denver apartments’ unreliable water taps, roach infestations and overflowing garbage spur change in Colorado lawBut the ballot measures may not be a slam dunk.
8 He asked her to marry him on the spur of the moment.
他一时冲动之下向她求婚了。
9 On impulse the parents made a pledge to take their children to rehearsals.
冲动之下父母答应带孩子去彩排。
10 Transcript listing courses and grades will be sent on request.
如需要各科成绩单当即寄上。
11 The boss was so angry over Ned's mistake that he fired him on the spot.
老板对于内德的失误极为恼火，当即就把他解雇了。
on the spur of the moment 同义词
2 即兴
3 未经仔细考虑